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About Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Dedicated to an incarnation of Vishnu, the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is a Vaishnavite Temple in the hill town of Tirumala. It’s an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus from across India, with Lord Sri Venkateswara said to have appeared here to save mankind from the tribulations of Kali Yuga.

Admire the elaborate Dravidian-style architecture of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, which features a whitewashed gopuram and a gilded tower with intricate designs. Follow the path through pillared halls, sub-shrines and the temple kitchen, then pay your respects to the main deity within the Ananda Nilayam.

Visit the holy pond of Swami Pushkarni, believed to have been carried by Garuda from Lord Vishnu’s abode to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Watch the comings and goings of pilgrims throughout the day or coincide your visit with one of the celebratory festivals, such as Brahmotsavam or Vaikuntha Ekadasi.

Getting there

The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple lies in the centre of Tirumala, around 45 minutes’ drive from Tirupati. Tirupati International Airport is just over an hour’s drive away.